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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

Mn. DUFfIELD, in his anti-prohibition
speech, said that 10y fixing the bonds of liquor
sellers at $4,000, n municipality could secure
exemption from the liquor traffic mo man
who wants to run "A whiskey saloon can
afford to give any such bond" said Mr.. DUY-
FIELD. Such talk is the merest bosh and the
speaker, not being fool, knew il was such.
That experiment has boon tried time and
again in various localities, and it only resulted
in giving some one or two men monopoly
of the traffic, and just az much liquor WAS
sold as ever before. There il scarcely
village in all the state where at least one
liquor dealer would not rejoice 10 SEQ the
bonds placed at the outside limit, as he could
furnish the requisite security, while his less
responsible fellow dealers would be driven
out of the business, giving him full control
of the trade. And this Mr.. DUFPIELD had
the effrontery to call "the most effectual
prohibition" He must give his fellow cit-
zens the credit of having very slight degree
of intelligence, if he thinks they can be
gulled by any such clap-trsp as that, and yet
it is a fair specimen of his special pleading
in behalf OF a continuation of the present tax
law. 1t is to be regretted that man of MIR.
DUFFIELD's ability and standing should have
allowed himself to be- placed before the peo-
pie of Michigan in 80 unenviable a position.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

THE appointment of Judge L. Nj. COOLEY
as member of the interstate railroad
commission was one of the very best selec-
CLEVELAND during his entire term. 1t could
not be bettered. Judge COOLEY 10 thorough.
~ competent and his appointment is an
honor both to this state aud to the Nation.
The Judge has never asked for nor sought
the position. His selection is a clear case OF
the Office seeking the man, instead of TIE
man the Office
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

pellaton applied by the Lansing State
Republican to all who favor the adoption of
the prohibitory amendment. Whether or
not the Republican has handled any saloon
Doodle, We do not know-people will draw
their own conclusions-but our opinion is
that that sheet has done more dirty work
than an other paper i'll the state of Michi-
gan, and that it is controlled body, soul and
brooches by the whiskey interest.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

THR Anti Prohibition Association OF De-
troit has printed and distributed over the
state large numbers of boycott circulars con-
tanning a list of the names of business men
who favor tho adoption of the prohibitory
amendment and who ara TO be boycotted by
the friends % the liquor traffic. This is a
favorite argument with men who realize the
weakness of their cause, bat IL is a twoedged
sword. There will DO no organized attempt
Mt boycotting on the part of the friends OF
the amendment; nevertheless, many will pre-
fer to purchase goods that are manufactured
10y men who do not sympathize with the
whiskey business. One of our business men
told Us that many customers were refusing 10
purchase shoes that bear the stamp of A. G.
McGRAw g. Co. Of Detroit, who are promi-
nently identified with the anti-amendment
movement He said he had handled thous-
ands of dollars worth of their goods but it
appeared as though he should have To patron.
ize some other house. Possibly the anti
prohibitionists will discover that th ir boycott
is fully az liable to injure themselves and their
friends as it is to injure those who are
in favor of tho adoption of the amendment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

II prohibition shall become the policy Of
the state and is not enforced in the city
of Detroit, it will be largely the fault of the
newspapers of that city. They have done
their utmost 10 create public sentiment in
opposition to the measure, and have left
nothing unssid to convince the people that
the amendment would not and could not be
enforced in Wayne county.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

Az specimens of the mos. complete drivel
and veriest rot, we commend the editorial
utterances of such journals as the Grand
Rapids Telegram and the Lansing State
Republican on the prohibition amendment.
They must mistake their readers for a set of
numbskulls
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

THIS is the last issue of the NoRrHERsER
prior to election and, for the last time, we
advise all voters, regardless of party predi
lections and preferences, to cast their ballots
in favor of the proposed prohibitory amend
ment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

MAJOR GRIFFIN, democratic nominee for
the supreme court, is trying hard to work
the G.. A. Il. in his own behalf. We know
whereof we speak.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30
Pay Paw Republican Caucus.

The republicans of the township of Paw Paw will
meet in caucus at Town Hail. in the village of Paw
Paw, Saturday the I'd day OF April, 1857, at two
dates for township officers and for the transaction
of such other business ss may be deemed necessary
BY Order of Rep. Twp. Com.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

TIE salaries amendment should not loo
lost sight of ON Monday next. The present
niggardly salaries paid to her state officers
are disgrace to Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30

No republican should allow himself TO be
persuaded to vote for any of the opposition
candidates. All sorts of trades and bargains
will be offered. Vote straiE hit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30
Altman Republioan Caucus.

The republicans OF the township of Alnens are
invited to meet In caucus at Whisky Run on FIJI
day, April LIST, at O'Clock p. for the purpose
OF putting Ia nomination township ticket and for
the transaction OF such other business az may be
necessary. by Order of Rep. Twp. Com.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30
The home or the saloon? which,

HOSTILITY 10 saloons without enmity
to saloon-keepers, is the spirit that should
actuate all friends of legal prohibition.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-03-30
Republican Ticket.

For Justice OF the supreme Court (long term
CHARLES u. LONG OF Genesee.
For Justice of the Supreme Court (short term)-
JAMES V. CAMPBELL of Wayne.
For Regents of the State University
CHARLES w. HEBARD of Daraga.
ROGER w. BUTrERFIELD of Kent.
For Circuit Judge, 9th Judicial Circuit
GEORGE NJ. BUCK OF Kalamazoo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06

serve as basis OF the bank circulation
Of the country. Experience has proved,
II such thing is capable OF proof, that
small tax on the circulation OF oil the
banks will provide sufficient fund TO
guarantee against loss the noteholdcrs
OF all tho national banks.
We have not time nor space to discuss
Mr.. FLASSAoAN's arguments to day. We
give the plan which he suggests for pro-
viding O safe currency without the use
of Government bonds:
l. BY utilizing silver-bullion as here
tofore suggested by the writer.
2. BY the pledge of State, municipal,
and county bonds under certain hmia-
tons and conditions.
a. Bonds must be Issued by a state,
city, or county, having taxable values
under its jurisdiction, ten times the
amount of its whole debt.
b. Interest must have been paid at ma
turity, and for five consecutive years
previous to the pledge, or deposit with the
Government.
c. Circulation must not be delivered
TO any bank in excess of 80 per cent.
of the par value OF the bonds deposited,
nor more than its capital.
3. The circulation to be first lien on
all the assets of the bank to cover any
deficiency which may arise from sale OF
bonds held as security therefor.
4. Tax arising from the circulation to
be held as guarantee fund for all GRE
ditors OF insolvent national banks. To
give hexibihty this tax TO be at the rate OF
l per cent. per annum on amount issued
10y bank in excess of 70 per cent OF CAPT
tai, of per cent. on amount issued in
excess of 30 per cent. OF capital, and OF d!
per cent. on amount issued in excess OF
20 per cent of capital.
5. In case of the sale of any bonds
held as security for the circulation OF any
insolyent bank below 90 per cent. OF the
par value OF said bonds, all similar
bonds deposited by every other bank, If
any, shall be retired aud satisfactory
bonds or money deposited to the full
extent OF the circulation secured there
by. :.
6. All bonds accepted as security shall
be first approved by a commission con-
sisting OF the Treasurer of the United
States er-o6cio, the Comptroller Of the
Currency er-oGci0, and a bank officer
selected annually by the American
Bankers Association in convention as
sembled
1t is evident that Mr.. FLANAGAN has
"thought out" his scheme. He at
tempts to guard it at every weak point.
1t is time Congress were studying the
eane suhipct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
Mr. Cooner,s Guarantee.

The Lynchburg VirgiRian quotes as
follows from a correspondent of the Dis
patch, whose ear-marks, it says, are
every plain to those who know the man
ner of the man.:
"Suppose a Lynchburg taxpayer,
finding that his property waslevied upon,
should wire Mr.. Cooper for guarantee,
and the answer should be that Mr..
Cooper had gone to England, where
would the redress be? And why should
not this happen?
"Suppose Mr.. Cooper should not re-
spond to the demand, where would be
the remedy? An action for damages
And what would q verdict for the plaintiff
be worth ?"
The VJrgini0n then goes on to COM
ment-as follows:
"This is happy illustration, for the
reason that something of the sort did
befall several taxpayers in this city
dnring the past fiscal year, if we are
correctly informed. A number OF per-
sons were induced to purchase coupons
ON a similar guaranty of indemnity and
protection, but so far from being secured
against levies by State officers, or from
trouble and annoyance in State courts,
they were practically left with the bag
10 hold ard TO employ such remedies
as their own ingenuity might suggest OF
devise to free them from the tolls into
which Mr.. Cooper had inveigled them. "
Mr.. COOPER will now go back to Eng
land and stay there. We are not afraid
that he will trouble Virginia any more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
Mr.. Barbour.

AS the Democrats OF the Legislature
are almost unanimously of the opinion
that Mr.. BARBOUR ought to be elected to
the United States Senate to fill the seat
now occupied by Mr.. RIDDIEBERaER,
they will all relish the following from the
Atlanta (Ga.) Constitutions
A DEBT OF HoSoR.-If political par
ties can contract debts, or if gratitude is
an element of party policy, the Demo
crlcy of Virginia should make the Hon.
John S. Barbour United States senator
to succeed the late, but not lamented,
Malone.
To Mr.. Barbour, more than any
other man, belongs the credit of having
redeemed Virginia from the worst OF po-
litical bondage.
The South has interest in all this.
The redemption of Virginia means a
solid South in the next electoral college.
1t means the union of the best people for
the next four years and no factious
scramble for the ignorant and purchase
bic votes. Mr.. Barbour deserves the
gratitude of the whole South-of the
Democratic party Of the country-and
Virginia can pay the debt if she will. 1t
removes the only possible objection to
MIR. Barbour's election to say that he is
a thoroughly able man and would repre-
sent Virginia with honor in the upper
house of Congress. We hope to see him
elected without opposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
CAROLINE.
Memorial window Dedicated.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
BOWLING GREEN, Va, Dec. 5, 1887.
Yesterday the memorial window erected
in the Disciples church of this place in
memory of Festus and Elizabeth Dickin-
son by their son, Colonel Andrew G.
Dickinson, was dedicated by Rev. l. j.
Spencer, the pastor. The church was
packed to overlooking with friends and
acquaintance of the family. Mr.. Festus
Dickinson, who died about forty years
ago, was for many years Commonwealth
attorney Of Caroline. county, and one Of
the best and truest citizens. Although
such length of time had elapsed since
the death Of those whose memories were
commemorated there was no lack of
testimony to the esteem in which
they both were held while alive
and the reverence in which their
beautiful lives is still held by oil
who knew them. The pastor read
portions of letters from ex-Lieutenant-
Governor Marye and Judge w. s. Bar
top--both of whom spoke in a touching
manner of Mr.. Festus Dickinson and
his character as public officer, in which
cdpdcity tutJ hHtM ANU ItbpcCtcu hlul'
Colonel A. q. Dickinson, the son OF the
deceased and the donor of the window,
is a resident Of New York city, and is
well known in the financial world. At
the close of the civil war he went to
Mexico and started n life-insurance
agency, in which he met with singular
success. His business took him to Spain
and many foreign countries, in all of
which he received flattering recognition
from the rulers and other dignitaries.
After number of years be transferred
the seat of his business TO New York
city, where he has since lived. 1t is
rumored that he will return TO Virginia
to live and make his home in Richmond.
Mr.. Allen q. Dickinson, another son
of the deceased, who for number of
years has lived in Spotsylvania county,
was present at the services, and at the
conclusion of the sermon went forward
and united himself with the church.
Dr. A. NJ. Glassell was stricken down
last Friday by another stroke of paraly-
sis, but is at present better, and hopes
are entertained of bis recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
The Banks ana Their Notes.

We have received from w. w. FLAW
xAoAs, Esq, cashier Commercial Bank,
New York. pamphlet in which he sets
forth in q very interesting manner his
views on several financial questions. He
seems 10 be thoroughly posted on the
subjects he discusses. Whilst be does
not deny that surplus Government
revenue, under sub-treasury system
which withdnws the circulating medium
OF the country from the channels of
trade, has tendency TO intensity and
increase the evils Of the present fnan-
cisl condition, he holds that closer
analysis Of the situation will demonstrate
that this is not the sole cause OF the
trouble nor even the most important
factor. He argues this point with force.
Mr.. FLAssAoAs does not look with
favor upon the proposition TO perpetuate
the national debt in order that it may
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
Now ROnLa.

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For sale by the publisher.
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For sale by RANDOLPH & ENGLISH.
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Johann Taller. Madame Guyon, and
Others. By LOUISE S. HoUGHToN.
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Price 81.
For sale by RANDOLPH & ENGLISH.
WINGED Lovers. Edited by
SUSIE BARTON SHIELDING, editor OF
",The Floyer-Song Series" &c, &c.
Illustrated by t'IDELIA BRIDGES with
numerous colored designs. New
York FREDERICK A. STOKES. 1887.
Price Sl.50.
For sale by RANDOLPH & ENGLISH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
Tournament md HaIl.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
KEYsvILLE, VA, Dec. 2, 1887.
Yesterday was a gala-day at Marble
Hill, in Prince Edward county. A grand
tournament, ball, and supper, under the
management Of Mr.. j. w. Angler, was
the occasion for the gathering of large
assemblage of the gallant young men of
that and the neighboring counties, ac-
companied by their ladies. There were
twenty-one knights in the contest, and
they made fine display in their bright
uniforms The charge to the Sir Knights
was delivered in a masterly manner by
Mr.. Z. J. Wool, of Keysvf6e. Promptly
at 2:3O p. NJ. the riding began, and your
correspondent. has never seen better.
Mr. Thomas Cary, as " Douglass, was
the successful Knight, winning twenty
out of a possible tWenty-One rings. He
crowned Miss Bessie Chesterman, Of
Mississippi, as the "Queen of Love and
Beauty" Mr.. Hooper came second,
taking nineteen out Of twenty-one rings,
and crowned Miss Cary as first Maid
of Honor. Mr.. Scott came third, and
crowned Miss Walton as second Maid
Of Honor. Mr.. Redd fourth, and crown
ed Miss Staples as third Maid of Honor.
The coronation address was delivered by
Major J. w. Morton, of Keysville, who,
although the weather was extremely dis
agreeable, held his audience spell-bound.
The ball at night was a complete sue
cess and was greatly enjoyed by every
one. X.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06

Yesterday was proud day for Mr..
Soorr and Mr.. AYERS. They had gone
to jail in the service of Virginia, and
were then set free. Well done, we say.
But where shall We stop? GORDON,
CoSKIING, MEREDITH, TUcKsE, AYERS
all the lawyers on our side feel that they
gained glorious triumph. We are sure
that TUCKER ought to have as large a fee
as CoNKLNa. And why not GoRDoS
also? AYERS took part officially; yet
we are not sure but that he and SooTr
ought to be remembered in good fees.
And MEREDTH-why shouldn't his be a
good fee9 His able and conclusive brief
We called attention to some weeks ago.
Well, let us al rejoice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
The negroes of that stalwart Republi-

The negroes OF that stalwart Republi-
can State Minnesota have called mass
meeting "to form a colored mems league
for the protection OF their civil rights
and also to secure political recognition.
Although there are very few negroes in
Minnesota-less than one thousand
voters-the Minneapolis Tribune, one OF
the leading Republican organs in the
Northwest, feels called upon to depre-
cate themovementande xpresses the hope
that the colored people twill consider
their supposed grievances with calmness
and judgment"
OF course. "Calmness and Judgment
is good. The Tribune simply affords
another illustration of the fact that the
ardor of the average Republican paper
at the North for the rights of the negro
cools just in proportion as the negro in
that section asks for rights.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06

"Say clark, Mr.. NJ said Chict-
Justice Armour to counsel addressing the
court the other day it is very offensive
TO the ears Of an English-speaking per
son to hear that word called 'clurk. -
Toronto GLOBE.
"Clark" is the only pronunciation
given in SToRMoNrH. WEBSTER says
"clark is epronuniation in England.
WORCESTER says "clark or "clerk
is right We have heard old Virginia
clerks of courts and old lawyers pro
nounce the word "clark." Undoubtedly
"clarlS was the original pronunciation,
as the numerousness of the persons
named "Clark abundantly testifes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
rsy. y. & F. MITTELDORFER'S


MID-SEAsON REDUCTIONs.-For the mutua
benefit Of our customers and ourselves we have
marked our immense stock Of WINTER DRY
GOODS, CARPETS &C, down 20 end-of-season
prices. Our reason for thus deyiating from the
usual custom IS that experience has taught US
that people buy moro readily when they need
tho goods than when their wants have been sup
piled. DO you need CLOAK? We can sell
Won one of any style or description at a saving
Of fully % per cent. Children's Wraps In Jack
cts. ClOaks. and Newmarkets % III eyerybOdy'S
child in prices from SL50 up. JACkETs.-Great
bargains in Ladies' and Misses Checked and
Striped jackets with silk hoods worth 90 at si.25
each Jackets In Ugh. tan, brown, navy, and
black br0adclOth Black Jersey Cloth Jackets In
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I'm Misses Checked Newmarkets, sizes twelve %
eighteen years, at mark-down prices. RAG
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az. CIRCULARS.-Extra bargains in Plain and
Trimmed Cloth Circulars. We have them In
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Special prices this week in Plush Jackets and
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s22 Plush Wraps now at Sl625; sls Plush Wraps
now for Sl3 40; f25 Plush Jackets at only $3.50;
Plush ClOaks az % per cont below yaluo-prices
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Chinese Carpctings at 10 and 2ic. yard-these
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CSC. Carpetngs at pic. yard zoe. Ingram Car
petlngs now only &c. a yard; Three-Ply Car
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s1-hands0me styles and cOlorings; Tapestry
and Brussels Carpetngs az 20, 10, %, and 75c. a
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and IN fry Pm 90
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up. Don't forget the name and number.
d. & Z. MITTELDORFER,
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
rup RICHMOND DIspATcH-TUEsDAY, DECEMBER g. 1887

continue 10 talk ns he does now about
"southorn Frauds qualification"
suppression OF the negro vote" &C.,
&C., there will not be aman in tho United
States who will not laugh him to scorn
whenever he raises his ridiculous clamor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06

We would commend to the attention
and careful study Of the Cincinnati Com.
merciai- Gazette the fable Of the boy
and the wolf. Our Cincinnati contem.
porary has cried "wolf !" "wolf /" until
nobody pays any attention to its cry
and we would suggest 10 Mr.. HALsrEAD
that II for the next ten months he will
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06

The friends of Mr.. Lucas, OF Wesl
Virginia, claim that he is a lawyer OF
ability. We have seen no sort Of evi.
dence that such is the fact The fimsy
pretences which he sets up as reasons
why Mr.. FAULKNER should not represent
West Virginia in the United States Sen
ate do not deserve the name of argu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-06
CITY TAXES.
oyFIcs CITY COLLECTOR,

OPFIcE CITY C0LLEcTOR,l
RICHMOND, Va, December 1, 1851.
THIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
Il DAILY between tho hours OF . O'CLOCK
A. NJ. AND O'CLOCK p. NJ. from the 18th TO
the sist DAY OF DECEMBER, inclusive, for the
purpose OF receiving from all persons TAXES
duo to the city Of Richmond for tue year 1857.
ANY person who shall TAIL 70 pay said Tax be-
fore the 3ist day OF December, 1857 shall be con-
siderod delinquent, and viii DO charged PEN
slty Of ) per centum and interest at the ratio Of
A. X. Wo0DsON.
de lin City Collector.